Covered California

Covered California is a new health insurance marketplace where you can apply for health plans. You may also qualify for tax credits to help pay your insurance premiums.

You can shop for health insurance online at www.coveredca.com or apply by phone at 1-800-300-1506.

Covered California's open enrollment period is November 15, 2014 - February 15, 2015.

After an annual open enrollment period has ended, you may be able to qualify for a special enrollment period after certain life events. Qualifying events include the loss of health coverage through a job or the birth of a child.

If you are eligible for Medi-Cal, you can sign up at any time of the year.

Current Covered California enrollees have until the end of the renewal period on December 15, 2014 to make changes to their plan.

Financial assistance to make health insurance more affordable is available to people who qualify. Covered California is the only place where you can use new tax credits to help pay insurance premiums.